Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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